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THIS ATLANTA ilAUilM SOC] [AJ L 1 N [] EWS PP Mrs. George C. Ball, Editor. Charlotte Stewart and Sele ne Armstrong, Assistants. Persona! Mention V, -JRS. MADDOX'S CLUB PARTY. Mrs. Virgil Mananx tm«taineu u. -iOO" club Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mra. C. J. Maddox, at Inman park, where ahe la spending the *um- * mer. Mr. Maddox'a realdence wax deco rated with roaea, ferna and palm*, and the game was played on the wide ve randas. A delightful luncheon waa served during the afternoon. The flrat prlae, a handsome hand-painted cake plate, waa won by Mrs. Larendon; the consolation, a pair of ribbon sleeve- holders, became M rs. C. J. Maddox's, and the guest prize, a beautiful almond dish of Japanese design, was presented to Mias Flanders. The score cards were artistic pen and Ink sketches. .Mrs. Maddox’s guests included the members of her club and Mrs. W. It. Maddox, Mr*. Ed Pearce, Mrs. W. R. Daly, Mrs. Larendon. Mrs. W. L. Han cock, Mr*. Robert Blackburn, Mr*. Robert Evans, Mrs. W. F. Denny, Mrs. H. W. Chapman, Miss Robbie Parker, Miss Margaret Brown, Mrs. W. 8. Fos ter, Mias Elizabeth Flanders, of New York; Mias Knn Connelly, Miss Adeline Bawl*, Miss Mildred Cannon. MR3. MEADOR'S BRIDGE. The bridge at which Mrs. J. Frank Meador entertained complimentary to Mr*. Pou Weadensday afternoon waa one of the most Important and delight ful social functions of the week. Mr*.' Meador received her guests In a dainty white lingerie gown. Mrs. Pou, the charming guest of honor, wore a batiste trimmed with lace. Mias Louise Joseph waa gowned In white mull trimmed with lace. Her be coming hat of white straw was trim med with plumes. Mr*. Robert Alston wore a charm ing gown of white lace trimmed with Dresden ribbons, and a black hat with trimmings of black plumes. Mrs. George Howards' costume wna of white organdie trimmed with Val. lace. Her becoming hat of white straw was trimmed with pink roses. Mr*. Henry Orady was attractively got* iifd, in a Uqwtrsd muslin, made C rlncesse; He hat was trimmed with lack and white plumes. Mr.*. VW K. tVllmerdlng wore a dainty white lingerie suit and white hat. Mrs. A. E. Thornton's attractive cos turtle was of cream batiste, lace trim med, ami her hat a black lace trimmed with white plumes. Miss lsnta Dooly was becomingly gi wned In nrnber colored silk, with which she wore a leghorn hat trimmed with pink roses. 1 Mr*. Thornton Mayre was attractive In a white lingerie gown elaborately trimmed with lace. Her hat waa In black. Mr*. Milton Dargan wore a charm ing princess gown of soft white ma terial, trimmed with Val. lace and liaby Irish lace. Her hat of white Irish lace was trimmed with blue plumes. • Miss Mildred Cabanls* wna gowned In A White batiste, with which was worn n hat of Neapolitan straw trim med with flowers. Mrs. Edward Peter* wore a gown of cream batiste, made princess*. Sirs. Edward Cabnnls* wore a hand some lingerie gown, trimmed with lace, ami a berumtng white hat. .Mrs. Harry Stearns waa attractive In * white doted Swiss gown, elaborately fashioned with lace. Mr*. Edward Mct'erren wore a dainty gown of white embroidery. Mr*. Van Winkle wa» gowned In all white. Mrs. Meador's guest* were Mrs. Harry Sterns, Mrs. Edward Cabanls*, of Birmingham; Mr*. Robert Alston, Mrs, George Howard, Mr*. Henry Grady. Mr*. Edward Mct'erren, Mr*. Albert Thornton, Mr*. Thornton Mayre. Mr* Edward Peter*, Mr*. Mll- t, n Dargan, Mr*. Edward Van Winkle, Mr*. W. E. tVllmerdlng, Miss Mildred Cabanlsa, Mlsa Isms Dooly and Mis* Louise Joseph, of Columbus. AN A MERIC A N PR IN CESS NOW VISITING HER HOME Latest picture of Prlncpsr Cantacuzq&e, granddaughter pf .Ulyaaea S.* Grant, and daughter of General Kred Grant. This la her. flrat vlalt' to. .America alhee her.marriage. • - * ' v * s. Jnme* Dougherty, and Tom Daniel, who have together for the «um- of Mr. and M I Mr. and Mfa, taken the hot mer. Among tho?«- who enjoyed Mra. Dougherty’* hospitality Wednesday were: Mra. A. P. Coles, Mrs. W. 8. MISS PHELAN ENTERTAIN8 CLUB, The Northalde Bridge Club was en tertained Tuesday by Mlsa M. A. Phe lan at her home on Peachtree street. Miss Rollne Clarke won the prime, > pair of silk hose. A delightful luncheon. was served after the game. Mis* Phelan’s guest* Were: Mlsa Annie Fltten, Mlsa Nan duBIgnon. Mias Joste Btockdell, Miss Janie Speer, Mlsa Nannie Nlcolson, Miss Rollne Clark and Mlsa Nellie Hightower, to mrsTwarren. , The tea at which Mra. W. R. Ham- | tnond entertatned Wednesday afternaon in honor of Mrs. R. H. Warren, the guest of Mr*. George Muae, waa one nf the pleasnntest Informal affairs of the week. Mra. Hammond's guests In cluded only a small number of her In timate friends. Her library and sitting room were fi.igrant with summer flowers, and Mra. Hamnmnd w»# a most attractive hostess In a gown'of aoft white, trim med with lace. Mr*. Warren I* receiving many charming attentlona during her vl*lt to Mr*. Muse. FORMER AUGUSTAN WEDDED IN FAR-AWAY PHILIPPINES. Announcement cards have Ju»t.been received In the city from Lucena, P. 1, of the marriage on June II Iasi, of Mr. Joseph Camming Thomas, formerly of this city, and Mr*. Verlta Sawyer, • •f San Francisco, who was visiting relatives’ In the Philippine Islands. The guests present at the Impressive iwremony, which was conducted by the Rev. Mr. McGill were the army officer* nnd their wives, at the poet and the governor of the province. The mar riage took place at the home of Lieu tenant and Mrs. Butler. • Mr. Thomas’ career In the army la one of much Interest snd the subject two ago nnd has by bard work and exemplary conduct tlsch from Hie ranks to the office of flrst lieutenant. Mr. Thomas Is now serving his second term In the Philippine Islands, nnd he and bis bride are at present stationed at Camp Culnnng Tagnba*. Mr. Thomas was treasurer of Sum merville before lenvlng for the Phil ippines nnd has many family connec tions In Augusta. He la a son of Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Summerville, and n brother nf Mr*. S. P. Lewis, Mrs. t'hn*. Greene, of Augusta, ami Mrs. McGow an, of Spartanburg,—Augusta Tribune. LAWN~FETE. The iadles of 81 Anthony’s Guild will hold a lawn fete at the residence of Mr*. Joel Chandler Harrle. 312 Gordon street, Wednesday afternoon nnd even ing. August 8. There will be amuse ments for the children from 4 to * o'clock and the .grown people will be entertained In the evening. All are cordially Invited to attend. MISSES HEIFnTr ENTERTAINS. The Misses Meitner gave a domino party Wednesday morning from II to t o’clock In honor of Mies Haxelle Alexander, who la visiting Mis* Mil dred Harris; Miss Hattie Bloodworth. the guest of Mr*. Laura C. Dunn, and Ml** Carter, who Is the guest of Mr*. W. T* Jones. The Misses Helfner en tertained about flfty of their young friend*. An elaborate luncheon follow ed the games, and pretty prUcs Were awarded. to misFjoseph. Friday Mrs. J. G. Hollenbeck will entertain Informally at luncheon at the Capital city Club. The alTalr will lie a pretty compliment to Miss Louise Joseph, who will return Saturday to her home 1h Columbus. < TO MI88’i<IMBALL. Thursday afternoon Miss Cora Brown nnd Mr. Walt*r R. Brown will enter tain at their home In honor nf ills* Adels Kimball. Tho occasion will be a lawn party, nnd over sixty of Mlsa Kimball's girl friends will be Invited, The affair will be a most enjoyable one. COLEMAN. KINQSBERY. pretty wedding of Wednesday morning was that of Mr. Edwin Cleve land Kingsbery, of Atlanta, to Miss Laura G. Coleman, which took place at the home of’ the bride's parents, Mr. and Mr*. A." L. Coleman, In Carrolton. The ceremony Rev. T. P. Cleveland, uncle of, the groom. In' the presehce of the Imme diate family. The bride wore a trav eling suit of dark blue and a hat of blue with a touch of white. After the ceremony Mr. and Mra. Kingsbery left for Tallulah Falla and other resorts In Georgia. They will ding wore the groom's parent*, Mr. and Mr*. Edwin Kingsbery, Rev. T. P. Cleveland, Mr. Lynn Werner, Mr*. E. A. Werner and Mr. R. C. Werner. MR8. CRANDALL'S BRIDGE. Wednesday morning Mrs. George Crandall entertained with delightful Informality a small number of friends at bridge. The occasion tva* In honor of Mlsa Louise Jnspph, of Columbus, who has been the recipient of charming attentions during her visit to Mrs. Ed. ward Peters. Mrs. Crandall's guests Included only a number of ladles who -were together at Warm Spring* early. In the summer. The prise was a handsome picture. Mr*. Crandall received her guests In a white lingerie gown, lace trimmed. At the conclusion of the game a de licious luncheon was served. MASON ■'vIn ABLE. Mrs., William Richard Venable has Issued Invitations to the tparriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Richard Ver son, to Mr, Frank Tucker Mason, on Wednesday evening, August 19. o'clock, at "Mont Rest," Stone Moun tain. Ga. A special train will leave the union station fot- "Mont Real" at 8 o'rlock p. m. for the Atlanta guest*. After the 10th of October Mr. M**nn and hi* bride will be nt home at "La t’elba," Santa Fe, laic of Pine*. West Indies. MR8. THORNTON'8 BRIDGE. Mrs. Albert Thornton entertained at an Informal bridge Tuesday morning at her home on Peachtree. The flrst prlae. u white leather belt, tva* won by Mr*. Robert Ridley. After an enjoyable game luncheon was served. Those present were; Mrs. Robert Ridley. Mrs. Albert Unwell. Miss Annie May Hall, Mrs, Evelyn Harris, Mrs. George Traylor, Mr*, kitten, Mr*. J. G. Oglesby, Jr, MOONLIGHT PICNIC. A charming moonlight picnic was given a few evenings Since,, at Grant park by a party Of friends. Luncheon 1 was > served during the evening and boating was one of tho pleasantest fea ture* of the outing. A watermelon cutting brought the ceremony to a close. The Fifth regiment band rendered an elaborate program. The party Includ ed: Mr. ar.d Mra. Charles A. Henson, Mrs. L Nlcknloa, Mrs. A. Henson, Mr. ,, and Mr*. John Dobbs, Mr. and Mr*. i Fred Kugler, Mr. and Mr*. Hartsfleld. performed by Mr Bm , s|r „ KubanklI , Mr . a „d .Mr*. Drew Tye, Jr, Miss Annie May Henson. Miss Mattie Lou Kline. Mlssea Ethel and Irene Walker, Mr. Ray Henson. Mr. Will Hartsfleld, Mr.' WtitUlg Sparks, Mr. R. Mathews. CASINO PARTY FOR MISS HAILE. Miss Hattie Rainwater compliment ed Mlsa Florence Halle, of Athens, the attractive guest of Miss K. T. Raf ferty, with a box |>arty at the Cash.* Tuesday afternoon. Thoso present were Miss l-iorent o Haile. Miss ilattle Rain water, Miss K. T. Rafferty, -Miss Alice Everett. Mrs Eugene Kemp. Mis* Josle Rainwater, Miss May Rafferty. HONORABLE HARRY STILLWELL EDWARDS. Among the distinguished visitor* to Atlanta on Wednesday Is Hon. Harry Stillwell Edvyords, of Macon, whose genius has Illuminated nnd enriched Southern literature, notwithstanding his many political and professional duties; "Old Miss Anil Sweetheart," one of Mr. Edwards' earlier stories, has never been surpassed hy any writer of negro dialed In the South; Its pathos and humor are exquisite, and represent the best style of this class of popular liter ature. Mr. Edwards ts also a vigorous and forceful writer upon cu.t-nt and politi cal questions. MRS. GRADY’S DdOGE Mrs. Henry W. Ormly gives a bridge party Thursday In honor of Mrs. Pou, the guest of Mrs. Frank Meador. The Invited guests- are Mrs. Meador, Mrs. Harry Stearnes, Mrs. C. It. Black. Mrs Robert Alston, Mrs. George Howard. Miss Mildred Cabanls.*. Mlsq Kate Stocking Mrs. Clark Howell and Mrs. Roby Robinson. MRS. FOSTER TcTgIVE A BRIDGE PARTY MW. W. E. Foatyr gives the second of her bridge series Friday afternoon, the guests of honor to be Mrs. George Cunningham, of Washington, D. C„ who Is. visiting-Miss Maty Howell, nnd Mr*. Petre, of Columbus, the guest of Mrs. W. J. Peabody. miss tuckeTentertaIns. Miss Adela Tucker complimented her guesl Mrs. Harold Browne, of Sa vannah, with a card party Wednes day morning. After the game delirious Ices were served. The flrst prize was n pair of pretty-embroidered stock the consolation, n dainty fan, and Browne was presented with a hand- aome belt., . ■ Invited to meet Mr*. Brown were Mr*. Albert Ivey, Mrs. Frank Wtlby. Miss Daisy -Johnson, Miss Ilattle Rainwa ter, Mr*. Harvey Whitten. Mr*. M. L. Throws-, Mrs. Eugene Kemp, Miss Allc * Everett, Miss Josle Rainwater, Sir*. William Chiles, JJr*. Joe Shearer. to misITharris. Wednesday afternoon from 5 to 7 o'clock Mrs. Woods White entertained delightfully at tea tn honor of her charming guest, Miss Slna Lee Harris, of Louisville. Mrs. White's gueatt Included a num ber of her married and unmarried friends of College Park and Atlanta, and the occasion was marked by the most delightful Informality. Mrs. White was assisted In receiving by Mrs. John Temple Graves, Sirs. Alonso Richardson. Mbs. W. W. .Raid, Mrs. W. II. Willingham and Mrs. E. L. Willingham. Misses Slna White, Theodosia nnd Emmie Willingham were n charming trio of young girls In dainty white frocks who assisted In serving the re freshments. Miss Harris, the guest of honor, wore an attractive gown of white mus lin, hand embroidered and trimmed with lace. MRS. M’CERREN’8 BRIDGE. The bridge which Mr*. Edward Mc- Cerren will give Thursday afternoon In honor of Mrs. Pou and Miss Jo- aeptkt of Columbus, will be one of the most enjoyable of many happy events occasioned by their stay In Atlanta. Mr*. McCerren's guests will be: Mrs. Joseph Pou, Mr*. Frank Meador, Mrs. George Traylor, Mra. Robert Alston, Mra, Dan Harris, Mrs. Georgs Cran dall. Mrs. Milton Dargan, Mrs. Frank Mlkell, Mrs. J. F. Van Rensselaer. Mrs. Edward Peter*, Mrs. Ten- Eyck Brown. Mr*. D. D. Canton, Mrs. Edwin Ehney. Misses Louise Joseph, Martha Whitman. Blanche Carson, Florence Hobbs, Ethel Kelly, Emma Robinson. Rollne Clark and Jennie Dargan. TO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. The Sunday school class of • Miss 1 Davies, of Trinity church, will be en tertained Thursday afternoon by Misses Caro and Annie Lou Talley, at their home, 178 Bov i Pryor street. The hours "re from 8 til 7:lt> o'clock. I Miss Rns.i Floyd and Ml** Adele Lutjen. attaches of The Evening Me tropolis, of Jacksonville, FI*-, the city for a short visit, and arc registered at the Hotel Plaza, on Pearhtl»-e slre.-t They a 111 visit Tal lulah Falls nnd neighboring resorts be- f'ire ret -it nlng Mrs. Eldred Slmklns nnd family, formerly of Albany, Ga- but who havi bran residing nt Decatur for a year. will git to Athens to live the flrst of September.. .Mrs. Slmklns inis pur chased a home at Athens and will edu cate her children at the schools and colleges of that city. Mr. nnd Mr*. Hunt Chlpley leave the latter part of August for New York city. They will sail about the 35th of this month on the Westerland for Europe, when they will travel through England, Scotland and Ireland. Mr. and Mr*. Edwin Kingsbery, Mr*. E. A. Werner, Mr. Lynn Werner, Mr. Bay Werner nnd Rev. T. I. Cleveland are In C'arrollto : * "--re they went to attend the Co-“*nan-Klngsbery wed ding. The friends of Miss Ethel Alexander, who has been ill at St. Josephs In firmary, will be glad to learn that she Is convalescent nnd Is at home a-aln. Sir*. B. F. Ulmer, Mr*. Gordon Woodruff, Miss Kathjrlne Ulmer and Miss Norn Goodman leave soon for a visit to Indian Springs. Misses Ethel and Slarle Clarke, of Jacksonville. Fla., are the guest* of Sllsse* Luclle and Eileen Brown, 163 North Jackson street. Dr. and Mr*. E. W. Sikes, of Wake Forest, N. C., are visiting Captain and -dr*. Richard Battle at their home', 283 North avenue. The many friends of Mr.'W. H. Hol brook will regret to learn that he Is critically III In his apartment at the Piedmont- Mlsa Rose Huber and Miss Florence McClure left Tuesday for a few weeks’ stay with friends In North Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Blackman Dunn have returned from their summer outing and ar* now .at home at the Majestic. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. M. Everett left Wednesday for Demorest. Ga. Later they will go to Tullulah Fails. Mrs. K. G. Matheson and children havo gone to Culver, Ind., where they will spend about six weeks. Mrs. Robert Bryan Harrison Is visit ing Mr*. -Clifford M. Orr at her sum mer home at Loralne. Mis* Reble Upchurch and Miss Vara Hill have returned from a visit to friends at Acworth. Mrs. Thomas Fortson, of Washing, ton, Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Blanton Fortson. Mrs. John Fltten, Miss Annie Fltten and Mr. John Fltten leave Thursday for Maine. Miss Eula Render, of LaGrange, Is the guest of.her, sister, Mrs. R. Ridley, Jr. ‘Impressive Diamond Argument, There Is a great satisfaction In possessing a diamond of ..unques tioned value. Vhe lover of diamonds loves refinement, too. By our liberal method you can wear a nice diamond while paying for it. That’s why our diamond sales are Increasing dally. EUGENE V. HAYNES CO,, The Diamond Palace. 3 7 Whitehall Street. $3.00 GIBSON PICTURES FOR $1.50 —AT THE— COLE BOOK AND ART COMPANY, 69 WHITEH7LL ST., ALL THIS WEEK. The pictures are tastefully framed and are among the best work of Charles Dana Gibson. They would make an excellent decoration for that acant space on your wall. t TOOK POISON DOSE - BUT WAS RESCUED Despondent and morose because of continued brooding over trouble, Mrs. Lizzie Perkins, a young white woman residing In Bellwood avfenue, Tuesday night swallowed nn ovordost of mor phine. She was discovered, however, before the poison had time to do much dam age and was soon brought out of dan ger. It Is understood Mrs. Perkins’ hus band left her some time ago and that she has been worrying considerably. She was arrested a few days ago on a city charge, but was allowed to go free without a fine when she related to the recorder the story of her husband. CHATHAM COUNTY SHOWS INCREASE IN TAXABLE WEALTH GEORGIANS IN ATLANTA. Special to The Georgian. Savannah, Ga., Aug. 8.—Tax Receiv er Marcus Baker has forwarded his digest to the comptroller general’s of fice. It Is shown that there has been an actual decrease of $600,000. In the amount of taxable property, due to the fact that all corporations holding fran chises from the state make their re turns th|s year directly to the comp troller general. The actual increase In taxable property, making .allowance for this change, has been about $1,200,000. The taxable wealth of the county Is something over $$3,000,000 according to the returns In the tax receiver’s office.* A falling off In the payment of poll taxes was shown. - AT THE KIMBALL. H. I>. Thomason. Nelson; Mr. mul Mra A. W. \MIII.uiin. If uric: .Iiuurs I*. Shattu>*k, Lafayette; II. Fleming. Athens; Mrs. II. II. Cosui'IJ, Mnvjinnali; J. t\ Jl/irrJs. Home: L. K. Jones. Valdosta; \V. T. Stmjsler. Ureeii- *-|l!e; II. t\ MeKfii7.li'. Georgia; Mias Hunks. Macon; Q. 1.. Williford. Mmllton: J. I>. Miller, Amorims; j. j». Mct’ord. Augunta; J. I.. Klels-liter mill wife. Macon; C. W. Pulwood. Tlfton: J. II. Chnpmnn, Augunta; A. J. Arnold. Monroe; J. R. Atwater, Tliomneton: <\ M. imvis. Columbus; W. K. Little, Mllledgeriile: S. C. Dunlap. Gaines ville; C. C. Hall. Tlf ton; II. V. Reynolds, II. \. Reynolds, .fr.. Marietta; T. G. llnuell, West Point; 11. tv. Shea18. Georgia; A. T. JnlmSon. Conyers; C It. Halley. Augusta; W. I». Rnlierts, (Jmq&ItJ; H. Purvis. Oelllu C. AV. Groover. Valdosta; J. I». Howard Milled gevllle; K. R. HI lies, Mllledgevllle John MoI*eim. Douglas; II. W. Hill. Green vllle; Mrs. I. L. Bullard. Mlsa D. Dullard, Columbus; G. U\ JVJker, Monroe. AT THE PIEDMONT. Charles Ilaiusley, Savannah; Augustus F. Lee. Kwiitimhoro; Jih- W. Vinson. Itlnke It; J. A. Strever, Macon; Mrs. W. K. Kstes Savannah; Mra. John F. Hranaford. An gusta; Mrs. J. o. Vaughan. Miss Cobble '’it':' , Marietta! Hr. L. M. Cleekley. L C. Slade, J. Ralston Cargill, (Joitimbu* Airs. *>. .i. « rugor. N. W. (Tusrer, Albany .T. W. Hightower. Americas; Mr. and Mra C. G. Turner. Tnrnertvllle. AT THeTaRAGON. J. 8. Sims. Savannah; Mr. nnd Mrs. W. It. Turner. Miller; Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Tur ner, RarnesrUIe; W. W. 8t. John, Roswell M. C. Miller. Amer/ens; J. C. Ibdllngs worth. Dawson; W. II. White, II. Aker innti, Macon. AT THE~MARION. w. J. Coley, Florence: II. Matthews. I-ort >flUer; *H. N. Hogdeton. Perry; R I>. Flynt, Ornwfordsrllle; Mrs. II. G. 8wnn son nnd child, LaGrange; W. 8. Davis, Ln Grange; Miss Salih- Rrnn*. Miss Kvelrr Ponder. Forsyth; Miss Jenny , , —. — r . .. Emus. Greensboro; O. L. Nowell, Monroe; J. W. Evan*. Greenslmro; J. II. Garfield. Macon; K. I*i Norris. Thomnston;. It. G. Dickerson, Ilowesrllle: D. C. 8tnlnbnek, Thomfcou. s the gue i, at Mon' fitter,, Mrs.- McLaren, Mrs. Fred Wagoner and Miss Mar tha Wagoner are a& Mount Airy. Mrs. Harold Brown, of Savannah, Is the guest of Miss Adela Tucker. Mrs, T. J. Ripley and the Misses Rip ley have returned to the city. Mrs. Willis Dobbs, of Villa Rica, Is the guest of ’Atlanta friends. Mrs. Walter Howard Is the guest of Mrs. Hunt Chlpley. Mrs. Welborn Hill has returned from Philadelphia. Mr. W. L. Peel has returned from Highlands, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lewman are ln ypw York. Miss Merle Stephens has returned from Jonesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Murphy are at Tate Springs. pr. J. D. Comer has returned from New York city. TWO YOUNG MEN ARE CONVICTED OF HOTEL ROBBERY Special to The Georgian. Savannah*, Ga., Aug. 8.—S. H. Reid nnd J. H*. Henderson, two young men convicted of entering rooms at Hotel Tybee, were sentenced by Judge Cann yesterday, the former receiving one year In the state prison and the latter five years. The evidence showed that Henderson had planned the robberies and watched while Reid did the work. Reid Is an opium fltfnd. The youqg men came here from Jacksonville and went Immediately to Tybee, where they began operations. PARKER’S OLD MATE LOOKS TO CONGRESS By Private Ltsstd Wire; Cumberland, Md„ Auk. 8.—It fs not Improbable that Henry G. Davis, form er Democratic vice presidential can didate, will be the. Democratic nominee for congress In the Second West Vir ginia district. Mr. Davis and hit brother. Colonel Thomas D. Davis, present representative from the Second district, have been In conoference at Deer Park with Colonel John T. Mc- Graw, the Democratic leader In West Virginia. Thomas -D. Davis positively refuses a -.'. jn.inatlon and persons close to Democratic power* say that Henry G. Davis Is not averse to taking the honor. Augusta cotton . ONILWEEK LATE Speclnl to The Georgina. Augusta. Ga., Aug. 8.—The flrst new bale of cotton this yeaif has been re- c,lVed and Is a weeK later than last year, as the flrst bale last year was placed In front of the Augusta cotto* exchange on July, }L. .The bale last year soM for-19 7*8-emts- at‘tract ton. The new hal,, brought, to Augusts was placed In: ffont of the exchange at about 4 . o’clock . Tuesday.' It was conalgned to Clarke’ &’ Btjtt, one 'ol the new cotton Arms In August^, and they will, sell the bale In front of. tbt cotton exchange today nt,auction. The cotton was raised by H. M. : Eldrldge, a prominent farmer of Sumter county. ONE ITALIAN IS KILLED BY PREMATURE EXPLOSION By I'rivnte l-cssetl wire. Bluofleltl, W. Va„ Aug. ,8 One mar lost his life and two others were badl> hurt by a premature blast explosion at Rock today. The men arc Luigi Bar ber, dead: Pietro Barbero ant] Yerdl- mende Mulnto Injured, alt'Italians. REFUSE TO ACCEPT THE COLUMBIAN HALF. Mr. Ewell Gay has returned, from Toxaway. Mr. R. EL O’Donnelly Is In New of many hearty congratulation* among , , his Augusta friend*. He entered the make their home In Birmingham. . army as a private aoldler a year or I Among those who attended the wed MARRIAGE INVITATIONS CORRECTLY AND PROMPTLY ENGRAVED SEND FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES J. P. STEVENS ENGRAVING CO., Engravers. WHITEHALL ST., ATLANTA, GA. SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY. Mis* Emma Benjamin entertained at a *pend-the-day party Wednasday In honor of her guest, bliss Annie Louise. Gwen*, of Louisville, Ky. The other guest* present were; Ml** Annie Cav- erly. Ml** Margaret Beck; Ml** Helen Williamson, Miss Penelope Clarke, Miss France* Clarke. SPEND-THE-DAV PARTY. A very enjoyable occasion waa the ■pend-thc-riay party at which Mr*. James Dougherty entertained a num ber nf frlenda at Mont Crest Wednes day In honor of the guests of Mrs. 1 A. P. Cole*. During the morning boat. (lag and driving were enjoyed anti at j noon a delicious luncheon was served. I Mont Crest has brrn this summer a ■ very charming retreat' tor the friends GA 1E CITY HIVE. Member* of Gate City Hlve„ L. O. T.M.. ar requeued to rome and as- alst at a rummage sale held at the corner of Rlchard*on.and Fraaer, Sat- unlay. August 11 and bring articles for sale. w. cTt. U. The Atlanta Willard Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union will hold Its regular session In Alliance Hall. No. T2 I*3f North Broad street.' Thursday Mr. Henry Fallows Is In New York city. FAVORITISM CHARGED AGAINST COMMISSIONER. Perpetual Values. Diamonds are not fads of recurring periods. They are a standard and a lasting mode, and the quality of our atone* ti a* constantly t.t best Davis & Freeman, Jewelers. BEAUTIFUL LINE OF -NEW BRACELETS— Just Received. Look at Them. Charles W. Crank show, Diamond Merchant ano Jeweler Century Building Whitehall st I Kperlnl to The Georglto. r , Savannah, Ga.. Aug. 8.—The tnve*tl- \ ...t on of the police department was returned yesterday afternoon by the police committee. Detective Davis, re cently auipended, was a witness, and charged; the superintendent of police with'favoritism.,. ( One witness told of .being lined Ito for using a short measure, the com plainant being a saloon-keeper. When the wltnees' threatened to dorket the saloonlat for Sunday selling McGInnln^ known as "Big Springs," came around and handed witness 820. Frank Gaffney, formerly In charge of the stables, told about getting a rake-off of IS In connection with the sale of a act of harness to the depart ment. by the Cohen-Kuhlman Com pany. The Incident occurred during Superintendent Screven's administra tion. Hpot'lnl to The tleorglnt:. Valdosta, Ga., Aug. 8.—A bank of Valdosta recently received from the treasury at Washington 11,000 In "Co lumbian" half dollars, which It I* hav ing considerable trouble putting In cir culation. iWhen the coins made their appearance here a few days ago, owing to their oddity and to the fact that many people thought they were at a premium, they were accepted readily, and there were many Inquiries for them In the city. Not so, however, 111 other sections. The bank shipped less than tioo In these coins to an out-of- town customer and today received a letter from the customer stating that the coins could not be used, as th* people there refused to accept them. The bank has been notified that the coins will be returned. $1,000 FOR-— 10 Cents 150,000 Population Hat Atlanta. If 100,000 Want the Exposition and Will Spend Each 10 CENTS We will give 31,000 to the 1910 EXPOSITION, or One Cent for every official but ton or pin sold. BUY ONE WEAR ONE SHOW YOUR COLORS. UNITED SALES AGENCY, 717 Fourth - Xifitnil Bank Building, Atlanta Phone 1910. afternoon at *:*o o'clock. Friends and welt-wishers as well as members are orfeil to attend. mrs. m. l. McLendon. Prealdent. MRS. J. A. ADKINS, llevurd. Sfcc. ‘PHONE US’ BROWN & ALLEN Reliable Druggists, 24 WHITEHALL STREET. We Send for Prescriptions and Deliver Free Atlanta Agents for , Candy 80c Pound